Companies

Oceus hires new finance chief

The communications technology integrator has been owned by its current private equity backer for three years.

Contracts

KBR wins $1.9B NASA mission support recompete

Pending debriefs, KBR is poised to extend its work under this and predecessor contracts to two decades of support for space exploration programs.

Companies

NeuroFlow seeks wider Veterans Affairs presence through acquisition

The buyer is looking to gain more expertise in the VA's ongoing electronic health record migration effort.

Contracts

First set of protests hit $2.4B Defense Health Agency IT contract

Just shy of three dozen other bidders missed out on the multiple-award contract for enterprise IT services, so more protests could follow.

Companies

White House seeks public insight to harmonize ‘inconsistent’ cyber regulations

The Biden administration wants to use public feedback to shape baseline cybersecurity regulations that function across industries and sectors. 

Contracts

Court order pauses $1.5B Commerce enterprise IT contract

The department had picked 15 winners, but the Court of Federal Claims has ruled it must "at a minimum" re-evaluate the technical proposals of four protestors.

Contracts

Space Force fends off protest against $900M data analytics awards

The five-year contract for application development work is now poised to open for business.

Contracts

State Department releases $650M global training solicitation

This is for the third iteration of the Global Antiterrorism Training Assistance vehicle that supports efforts in at least 150 countries.

Contracts

Maximus challenges $175M Postal Service award

The agency is using the contract to stand up a new health benefits system for federal employees.

Contracts

State Department finalizes $2.5B logistics vehicle awards

Small businesses will compete for task orders to support Middle East and South Central Asia contingency environments

Contracts

Federal agencies set small business contracting record even as opportunities decrease

The total number of federal contracting dollars geared for small businesses hit an all-time high in fiscal 2022, but the actual number of contracts set aside for those companies continued a nearly decade-long decline.  

Companies

IMB Partners invests in business system specialist

The private equity firm backs a third federal technology company that has made its mark at the IRS and is looking to do that for more agencies.

Top 100

WT 360: All about Empower AI's shift to solutions

Empower AI adopted its current name in the summer of 2022 and one year later is moving to a more solutions-oriented approach to the market. Chief executive Jeff Bohling describes the shift in this episode amid the latest artificial intelligence hype cycle.

Contracts

State Department wants IT support for modernizing its consular systems

The department is conducting market research for modernization capabilities to help improve customer experience at passport agencies, its global queueing system and embassy and consulate waiting areas.

Companies

Microsoft promotes new federal leader

The global tech giant also elevates a new leader for the business unit focused on civilian agencies.

Companies

Former SAP NS2 CEO named executive chair at cBEYONData

Mark Testoni will work with the senior leadership team and other board members on strategy, acquisitions and growth initiatives.

Contracts

General Dynamics IT fights to keep NASA contract

The $400 million contract supports NASA's Shared Services Center that approximately 80,000 agency employees and all 10 centers lean on for back-office resources.

Companies

Deep Water Point & Associates hires new chief executive

The government market consultancy's founder previously led it for nearly two decades.

Companies

Concurrent builds out executive team

The company looks within to name new senior leaders for finance, BD and readiness.

Opinion

Fraud prevention demands a multi-layer response

Data sharing is a key element to combat multi-billion dollar losses.